Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has totaled an impressive 1.7 steals per game this season, a sizeable increase from his 1.3 steals per game last season.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has tallied 35.1 minutes per game this year, seeing the court more than most players in the league: 96th percentile.The Oklahoma City Thunder have played at the 5th-quickest pace in the league this year.The Rockets have played at the 9th-most up-tempo pace-of-play in the league over the last 10 games away from their home city, which should lead to more plays for the Thunder.Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will hold the home court advantage in this contest. Playing at home tends to increases player production in all facets of the game.
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